Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop with Lucy P. Liu

Join Chinese Paper-cutting (剪纸) Artist Lucy P. Liu in this dynamic and hands-on paper-cutting workshop. Lucy will discuss the history and traditions of paper cutting, typical paper-cut patterns, and engage in a workshop where guests can learn and create their own paper-cutting masterpieces.  All materials will be provided. This workshop is open to all skill levels.

About the Instructor

Paper-cutting artist Lucy P. Liu has spent years infusing her paper-cutting art into beautiful public art, wall art, illustrations, home decor, and more with 3D and 2D formats. She has been an ‘Artist in Residence’ at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago and here at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art. Her vivid demonstration and artwork was exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2020. Lucy has instructed Chinese paper-cutting art courses at Benedictine University, Lifelong Learning Center, Forest Lake College, the Chicago Public Library, the Lab Schools of University…